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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 511.49 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 511.49 and 230.94 is: 318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 511.49 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/511.49 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 511.49 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 118,122.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,122.35/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.56

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